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BENTLEY SYSTEMS INC-CLASS B (BSY) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:BSY - US08265T2087 - Common Stock

40.08 USD
-0.44 (-1.09%)
Last: 11/20/2025, 8:00:01 PM
40.08 USD
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After Hours: 11/20/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to BSY. BSY was compared to 281 industry peers in the Software industry. BSY scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. BSY is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year BSY was profitable.
BSY had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
BSY had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years BSY always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
BSY Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBSY Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

1.2 Ratios

BSY has a Return On Assets of 7.77%. This is in the better half of the industry: BSY outperforms 79.36% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 22.53%, BSY belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.97% of the companies in the same industry.
BSY's Return On Invested Capital of 10.86% is amongst the best of the industry. BSY outperforms 85.05% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for BSY is below the industry average of 12.04%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (10.86%) for BSY is above the 3 year average (8.00%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.77%
ROE 22.53%
ROIC 10.86%
ROA(3y)7.42%
ROA(5y)7.4%
ROE(3y)30.01%
ROE(5y)29.96%
ROIC(3y)8%
ROIC(5y)10.54%
BSY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBSY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of BSY (18.44%) is better than 81.49% of its industry peers.
BSY's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
BSY has a Operating Margin of 24.23%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BSY outperforms 89.68% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of BSY has grown nicely.
BSY has a Gross Margin of 81.20%. This is amongst the best in the industry. BSY outperforms 85.41% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BSY has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 24.23%
PM (TTM) 18.44%
GM 81.2%
OM growth 3Y5.52%
OM growth 5Y3.69%
PM growth 3Y21.55%
PM growth 5Y4.39%
GM growth 3Y1.43%
GM growth 5Y0.13%
BSY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBSY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

BSY has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
BSY has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for BSY has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for BSY has been reduced compared to a year ago.
BSY Yearly Shares OutstandingBSY Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
BSY Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBSY Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.89 indicates that BSY is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.89, BSY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.26% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BSY is 2.71, which is a good value as it means it would take BSY, 2.71 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.71, BSY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.84% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.04 is on the high side and indicates that BSY has dependencies on debt financing.
BSY's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.04 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. BSY is outperformed by 76.16% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.04
Debt/FCF 2.71
Altman-Z 3.89
ROIC/WACC1.03
WACC10.57%
BSY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBSY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

BSY has a Current Ratio of 0.61. This is a bad value and indicates that BSY is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of BSY (0.61) is worse than 90.04% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.61 indicates that BSY may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
BSY has a Quick ratio of 0.61. This is amonst the worse of the industry: BSY underperforms 90.04% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.61
Quick Ratio 0.61
BSY Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBSY Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.49% over the past year.
BSY shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 12.41% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 11.12% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing by 12.93% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.49%
EPS 3Y8.4%
EPS 5Y12.41%
EPS Q2Q%12.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.12%
Revenue growth 3Y11.93%
Revenue growth 5Y12.93%
Sales Q2Q%12.05%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.99% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
BSY is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 9.16% yearly.
EPS Next Y13.62%
EPS Next 2Y12.64%
EPS Next 3Y13.4%
EPS Next 5Y14.99%
Revenue Next Year10.02%
Revenue Next 2Y10.2%
Revenue Next 3Y10.27%
Revenue Next 5Y9.16%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
BSY Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBSY Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
BSY Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBSY Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 34.85 indicates a quite expensive valuation of BSY.
BSY's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
BSY is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.07, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.52 indicates a quite expensive valuation of BSY.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BSY is on the same level as its industry peers.
BSY's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 34.08.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 34.85
Fwd PE 29.52
BSY Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBSY Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BSY is valued a bit cheaper than 69.39% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, BSY is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.95% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 26.45
EV/EBITDA 31.86
BSY Per share dataBSY EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 -2 4 -4

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
BSY has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
BSY's earnings are expected to grow with 13.40% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.56
PEG (5Y)2.81
EPS Next 2Y12.64%
EPS Next 3Y13.4%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

BSY has a yearly dividend return of 0.65%, which is pretty low.
The stock price of BSY dropped by -26.66% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 42.61, BSY pays a better dividend. On top of this BSY pays more dividend than 89.32% of the companies listed in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.65, BSY pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.65%

5.2 History

BSY has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
BSY has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years4
BSY Yearly Dividends per shareBSY Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2

5.3 Sustainability

30.41% of the earnings are spent on dividend by BSY. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP30.41%
EPS Next 2Y12.64%
EPS Next 3Y13.4%
BSY Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendBSY Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
BSY Dividend Payout.BSY Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.BSY Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

BENTLEY SYSTEMS INC-CLASS B

NASDAQ:BSY (11/20/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 40.08 0 (0%)

40.08

-0.44 (-1.09%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Inst Owners45.02%
Inst Owner Change4.06%
Ins Owners40.36%
Ins Owner Change-3.12%
Market Cap12.17B
Revenue(TTM)1.46B
Net Income(TTM)269.25M
Analysts77
Price Target60.38 (50.65%)
Short Float %5.98%
Short Ratio4.23
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.65%
Yearly Dividend0.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP30.41%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date09-23 2025-09-23 (0.07)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)4.45%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.54%
Max EPS beat(2)11.45%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)4.67%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.04%
Max EPS beat(4)13.82%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)9.68%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)11.56%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)13.89%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.85%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.63%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.34%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.14%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.63%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.85%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.02%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.08%
PT rev (1m)-0.31%
PT rev (3m)7.87%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.21%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.64%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.11%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.98%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.91%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.36%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.2%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 34.85
Fwd PE 29.52
P/S 8.34
P/FCF 26.45
P/OCF 25.43
P/B 10.18
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 31.86
EPS(TTM)1.15
EY2.87%
EPS(NY)1.36
Fwd EY3.39%
FCF(TTM)1.52
FCFY3.78%
OCF(TTM)1.58
OCFY3.93%
SpS4.81
BVpS3.94
TBVpS-4.6
PEG (NY)2.56
PEG (5Y)2.81
Graham Number10.09
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.77%
ROE 22.53%
ROCE 13.59%
ROIC 10.86%
ROICexc 11.6%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 24.23%
PM (TTM) 18.44%
GM 81.2%
FCFM 31.52%
ROA(3y)7.42%
ROA(5y)7.4%
ROE(3y)30.01%
ROE(5y)29.96%
ROIC(3y)8%
ROIC(5y)10.54%
ROICexc(3y)8.22%
ROICexc(5y)11.91%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)10%
ROCE(5y)13.18%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y4.29%
ROICexc growth 5Y-15.93%
OM growth 3Y5.52%
OM growth 5Y3.69%
PM growth 3Y21.55%
PM growth 5Y4.39%
GM growth 3Y1.43%
GM growth 5Y0.13%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.42
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.04
Debt/FCF 2.71
Debt/EBITDA 2.97
Cap/Depr 27.71%
Cap/Sales 1.26%
Interest Coverage 32.41
Cash Conversion 113.9%
Profit Quality 170.89%
Current Ratio 0.61
Quick Ratio 0.61
Altman-Z 3.89
F-Score8
WACC10.57%
ROIC/WACC1.03
Cap/Depr(3y)27.47%
Cap/Depr(5y)32.2%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.59%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.72%
Profit Quality(3y)148.6%
Profit Quality(5y)185.51%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.49%
EPS 3Y8.4%
EPS 5Y12.41%
EPS Q2Q%12.5%
EPS Next Y13.62%
EPS Next 2Y12.64%
EPS Next 3Y13.4%
EPS Next 5Y14.99%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.12%
Revenue growth 3Y11.93%
Revenue growth 5Y12.93%
Sales Q2Q%12.05%
Revenue Next Year10.02%
Revenue Next 2Y10.2%
Revenue Next 3Y10.27%
Revenue Next 5Y9.16%
EBIT growth 1Y22.88%
EBIT growth 3Y18.11%
EBIT growth 5Y17.09%
EBIT Next Year15.98%
EBIT Next 3Y15.8%
EBIT Next 5Y10.9%
FCF growth 1Y34.82%
FCF growth 3Y15.91%
FCF growth 5Y22.26%
OCF growth 1Y30.85%
OCF growth 3Y14.76%
OCF growth 5Y20.58%

BENTLEY SYSTEMS INC-CLASS B / BSY FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for BENTLEY SYSTEMS INC-CLASS B?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BSY.


What is the valuation status of BENTLEY SYSTEMS INC-CLASS B (BSY) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to BENTLEY SYSTEMS INC-CLASS B (BSY). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for BENTLEY SYSTEMS INC-CLASS B?

BENTLEY SYSTEMS INC-CLASS B (BSY) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for BENTLEY SYSTEMS INC-CLASS B?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of BENTLEY SYSTEMS INC-CLASS B (BSY) is expected to grow by 13.62% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of BENTLEY SYSTEMS INC-CLASS B (BSY) stock?

The dividend rating of BENTLEY SYSTEMS INC-CLASS B (BSY) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 30.41%.